At the #COP4, 137 parties agreed to phase-out compact fluorescent lamps by 2025. However, a decision on phase-out dates for linear fluorescent lamps is delayed until #COP5 in October 2023.
Learn how we are preparing for COP5:
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& worked to support a #LED 💡 retrofit initiative at a hospital in Brazil, which will help avoid serious mercury-related health risks for staff & patients.
Check out our video to learn more about this #CleanLighting effort:
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Phase 1 of the CLiC campaign had several global #CleanLighting wins, however, there is more work to be done.
Check out what we’re up to in 2023 in the lead up to the #COP5
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The #LED retrofit at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic in Nigeria will reduce their lighting energy bill by 50%!
See how the #LED retrofit project supported by & has worked to #EndToxicLighting in our new video:
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At the @minamataMEACOP4, governments agreed to phase-out compact #fluorescentlighting by 2025. We played a critical role in the decision by building the evidence for a fluorescent ban. Learn more about our role & strategy:
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In our campaign to #EndToxicLighting, we conducted #research & developed a robust evidence base to demonstrate the #environmental, economic & #health to phase out mercury containing #fluorescents. Read our case study to learn more:
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The campaign to #EndToxicLightingbuilt a strong evidence base, developed relationships with policy makers & engaged with public & private sector partners to ban fluorescents. Learn how we built collaboration into our global strategy:
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At the @minamataMEACOP4, governments agreed to phase-out compact #fluorescentlighting by 2025. The Coalition played a critical role in the decision by building the evidence for a fluorescent ban. Learn more about our role & strategy:
bit.ly/3GfDpLL
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After banning compact fluorescent lighting at the global level, we are sharing successful #interventions to secure commitments for better, more efficient technologies. Learn more in our case study:
bit.ly/3AjZipo
How can you convince half the world to ban toxic technologies? After a successful campaign to #EndToxicLighting, we are sharing insights & lessons learned in our efforts to accelerate the global transition to #LEDs:
bit.ly/3AjZipo
For our campaign to #EndToxicLighting we built a strong evidence base, developed relationships with policymakers & engaged with public & private sector partners to ban fluorescents. Learn how we built collaboration into our global strategy:
bit.ly/3AjZipo
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For 14 months, we led a fast-paced global campaign to address a critical health & environmental challenge: toxic lighting. Learn more about the campaign in our case study:
bit.ly/3AjZipo
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In the lead up to #COP4 we engaged 168 partners across 52 countries who supported in #datacollection, #LEDhospital retrofits, digital campaigns, government outreach, e-waste recycling capacity building & more. Learn more about our partners:
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Read a guest blog from advocates at and on how California legislation will reduce environmental impact of mercury-containing lamps: bit.ly/3USyjsS
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After banning compact fluorescent lighting at the global level, we are sharing successful #interventions to secure commitments for better, more efficient technologies. Learn more in our case study:
bit.ly/3AjZipo
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How can you convince half the world to ban toxic technologies? After a successful campaign to #EndToxicLighting, we are sharing insights & lessons learned in our efforts to accelerate the global transition to #LEDs:
bit.ly/3AjZipo
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#LEDs are a critical tool for states to leverage in the fight to cut energy use, save consumers money & avoid toxic mercury pollution.
Sign up for this webinar to hear from key actors in #CleanLighting policy wins in CA & VT: bit.ly/3rV3Uxo
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In 2022 #California & #Vermont passed new policies phasing out the sales of most fluorescent light bulbs in favor of LEDs💡
Want to learn how other states can jump into the #cleanlighting transition? Register for this upcoming webinar!
aceee.org/webinar/clean-
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#LEDs are a critical tool for states to leverage in the fight to cut energy use, save consumers money & avoid toxic mercury pollution.
Sign up for this webinar to hear from key actors in #CleanLighting policy wins in CA & VT: bit.ly/3rV3Uxo
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The #MakeMercuryHistory photo contest is now accepting submissions! Photographers from all over the world are invited to participate in this contest to raise awareness of the dangers of #mercury.
Learn more: mercuryconvention.org/en/news/partic
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In 2022 #California & #Vermont passed new policies phasing out the sales of most fluorescent light bulbs in favor of LEDs💡
Want to learn how other states can jump into the #cleanlighting transition? Register for this upcoming webinar!
aceee.org/webinar/clean-
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Join us for a webinar hosted by our partners - #CleanLighting: How States Can Cut Mercury Pollution, Protect the Climate, & Reduce Utility Bills by Phasing Out Fluorescent Bulbs. Register! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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CA & VT enacted new policies this year phasing out the sales of most fluorescent light bulbs in favor of LEDs. How can other states act? Register below to join us to learn more about the urgency of transitioning off of fluorescent lighting! 👇
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Photographers from all over the world are being invited to participate in the #MakeMercuryHistory photo contest from . Winners will be announced on 🌍Earth Day – 22 April, 2023! Learn more about the photo contest:
mercuryconvention.org/en/news/partic
The #MakeMercuryHistory photo contest is now accepting submissions! Photographers from all over the world are invited to participate in this contest to raise awareness of the dangers of #mercury.
Learn more: mercuryconvention.org/en/news/partic
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Photographers from all over the world are being invited to participate in the #MakeMercuryHistory photo contest from . Winners will be announced on 🌍Earth Day – 22 April, 2023! Learn more about the photo contest:
mercuryconvention.org/en/news/partic
Photographers from all over the world are being invited to participate in the #MakeMercuryHistory photo contest from . Winners will be announced on 🌍Earth Day – 22 April, 2023! Learn more about the photo contest:
mercuryconvention.org/en/news/partic
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The #MakeMercuryHistory photo contest is now accepting submissions! Photographers from all over the world are invited to participate in this contest to raise awareness of the dangers of #mercury.
Learn more: mercuryconvention.org/en/news/partic
🚨BREAKING NEWS: AB2208, the bill to ban toxic fluorescent lamps in CA was just signed into law by !
Thank you to all our partners & supporters for helping drive California’s transition to #CleanLighting!
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Thank you to all our partners & supporters for supporting AB2208!
This important bill to phase out #toxiclighting and switch to clean, energy-efficient #LEDs is now law!
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Photographers from all over the world are being invited to participate in the #MakeMercuryHistory photo contest from . Winners will be announced on 🌍Earth Day – 22 April, 2023! Learn more about the photo contest:
mercuryconvention.org/en/news/partic
Governor just signed a bill to phase out toxic fluorescents in CA!
Congratulations to & , the authors of #AB2208, for your efforts in accelerating the transition to #cleanlighting in #California!
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The #MakeMercuryHistory photo contest is now accepting submissions! Photographers from all over the world are invited to participate in this contest to raise awareness of the dangers of #mercury.
Learn more: mercuryconvention.org/en/news/partic
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Thank you to all our partners & supporters for supporting AB2208!
This important bill to phase out #toxiclighting and switch to clean, energy-efficient #LEDs is now law!
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Thank you to our friends at and and for your help in passing this landmark legislation! As California goes, so goes the nation! #CleanLighting #CaLeg #NoMoreMercury
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BREAKING NEWS: AB2208, the bill to ban toxic fluorescent lamps in CA was just signed into law by @GavinNewsom!
Thank you to all our partners & supporters for helping drive California’s transition to #CleanLighting!
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🚨BREAKING NEWS: AB2208, the bill to ban toxic fluorescent lamps in CA was just signed into law by !
Thank you to all our partners & supporters for helping drive California’s transition to #CleanLighting!
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Do you want to help raise awareness about the global impacts of mercury through original photography?
is inviting photographers across the globe to participate in the #MakeMercuryHistory photo contest.
Submit by December 31 2022.
mercuryconvention.org/en/news/partic
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AB 2208 has been signed! Thank you Governor for supporting our effort to say "farewell to fluorescents". Phasing out these harmful lamps will protect folks from hazardous mercury exposure while simultaneously cutting electricity bills and CO2 emissions!
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Governor just signed a bill to phase out toxic fluorescents in CA!
Congratulations to & , the authors of #AB2208, for your efforts in accelerating the transition to #cleanlighting in #California!
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Thank you for your sponsorship and helping California "light" the way to a safer, more energy efficient future 💡💡💡
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AB 2208 has been signed! Thank you Governor @gavinnewsom for supporting our effort to say "farewell to fluorescents". Phasing out these harmful lamps will protect folks from hazardous mercury exposure while simultaneously cutting electricity bills and CO2 emissions!
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